Buildings go green

DGNB-recognised service

General information

  • Service provider: ISS Pluralis GmbH
  • Product name: Buildings go green
  • Certification system: DGNB System for Buildings In Use, Version 2020
  • Validity: until February 2027

 

More information on the product


Our evaluation

The conformity check for the product "Buildings go green" was successfully completed. The test result was confirmed in all points after independent evaluation by the certification body of the DGNB.

For further information, see the requirements specification, which summarises the documents to be submitted for certification of follow-up projects based on the recognised service available here.

42.1%

Guaranteed degree of fulfilment

+ 31.3%

Maximum additional degree of fulfilment

Recognition result in detail

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1Target agreement14 
1.2Level of ambition, climate action roadmap 6 / 8 / 10 / 16
2.1Collecting data on energy25 
3.1Data analysis5 
 Measures for optimisation based on  
4.1.1Expertise, stakeholder dialogue in regularly scheduled meetings5 
4.1.2Calculation models with customised settings2,5 
4.1.3Technical monitoring 0 / 2,5
4.1.4Comparison of ecological, economic and social aspects 0 / 2,5
5.1Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the building10 

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1Target agreement 5 
1.2Water stress 5 
2.1Collecting data on water25 
3.1Data analysis 5 
 Measures for optimisation based on  
4.1.1Expertise, stakeholder dialogue in regularly scheduled meetings 10 
2.1Comparison of ecological, economic and social aspects 0 / 5

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1Target agreement 0 / 5
2.1Collecting data on waste 0 / 25
2.2Enquiry about disposal routes 0 / 5
3.1Data analysis 0 / 5
 Measures for optimisation based on  
4.1.1Expertise, stakeholder dialogue in regularly scheduled meetings 0 / 10
4.1.2Information on waste reduction and the increase of recycling rates 0 / 5
4.1.3Incentive systems on waste reduction and the increase of recycling rates 0 / 5

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1Target agreement10 
2.1Collecting data on costs15 
2.2Standardised cost structure5 
3.1Cost analysis5 
 Measures for optimisation based on  
4.1.1Expertise, stakeholder dialogue in regularly scheduled meetings10 
4.1.4Comparison of ecological, economic and social aspects 0 / 15

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1Personnel responsibility5 
2.1Checklist for transparency on building documentation5 
2.2.3Recorded inspection of four aspects12,5 
2.3Warranty and maintenance management 0 / 2,5
2.4Building connectivity 0 / 2,5
3.1User survey 0 / 7
3.2.1Basic complaint management 0 / 4
3.3.1Vacancy rate is documented 0 / 5
3.3.2Occupancy density is documented 0 / 5
4.1Consequences of climate change 10 / 15
4.2Adaptations for climate change 2 / 4
4.3Hazards on the site  
4.3.1Hazard classification of air quality 0 / 2
4.3.2Hazard classification of radon concentration 0 / 2
 Potential analysis and climate action roadmap  
5.1.1Local context 0 / 2
5.1.2Building energy6 
5.1.3User energy6 
5.1.4Supply systems6 
5.1.5Renewable energy10 
5.1.6Climate action roadmap10 
6.1.1Action plan 10 / 15
6.1.2Financial plan5 

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1Guideline on pollutants and hazardous materials 0 / 2 / 4 / 6 / 8
1.3Guideline on deconstruction and recycling 0 / 6
1.4.1Guideline on construction waste: requirements regarding separate waste in fractions 0 / 4
1.4.2Guideline on construction waste: requirements regarding on-site recycling and/or reuse 0 / 4
2.1.1Guideline for sustainable building operation management:  procuring energy-efficient electrical products 0 / 4
2.1.2Guideline for sustainable building operation management:  selecting sustainable cleaning agents 0 / 4
2.2.1Guideline for selecting suppliers and service providers: sustainability aspects 0 / 4
2.2.2Guideline for selecting suppliers and service providers: preferred selection of local service providers 0 / 4
3.1.1Guideline on biodiversity: requirements for the handling of invasive plant species 0 / 4
3.1.2Guideline on biodiversity: requirements for support and protection of domestic species 0 / 4
3.1.3Guideline on biodiversity: requirements for greening of façade and roof areas 0 / 4
3.1.4Guideline on biodiversity: requirements for a maintenance contract 0 / 4
4.1Guideline for technical monitoring 0 / 4

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1.1Target agreement (target value) 15 
2.1Collecting data 0 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20
3.1Data analysis 0 / 10
 Measures for optimising operation based on  
4.1.1Expertise, stakeholder dialogue in regularly scheduled meetings5 
4.1.2Complaint management 0 / 5
4.1.4Technical monitoring 0 / 5
4.1.5Comparison of ecological, economic and social aspects 0 / 5

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
1.1.1Promotion of user communication 5 / 10
1.2User interaction 0 / 10 / 15
2.1Family-friendly facilities 0 / 10 / 15
3.1Requirements for a barrier-free building use 0 / 5 / 10 / 15
3.2Degree of accessibility 0 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25
3.3Concept for increasing accessibility 0 / 10
4.1Health facilities 0 / 10 / 15
4.2Quality of space 0 / 10 / 15

No.Criteria and indicatorsFixed indicator
Evaluation (points)
Variable indicator
Evaluation (points)
2.1.6Charging stations for electrically powered bicycles 0 / 10
4.1E-mobility infrastructure in the building
Alternative A: mobility strategy)
 0 / 5
5.1.2Programs for promoting carpooling are available 0 / 10


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Alice Gerstner

Consultant Certification Buildings In Use